The slumping Phoenix Suns have axed head coach Jeff Hornacek, the National Basketball Association team has announced. Hornacek had been in charge since May 2013.

โ€œThe Phoenix Suns have relieved Jeff Hornacek of his duties as head coach following his two-plus seasons in the position,โ€ the team said in a statement on Monday.

The Suns have lost 19 of their past 21 games, during which time they have been missing several key players.

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